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Free Kids 90-Second Newbery Film Festival

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Free Kids 90-Second Newbery Film Festival Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Third Floor 3N-6. Lab Event subject to cancellation and/or location change.  Always call or check the CPL website before heading over. When:  Sunday, March 8, 2020, 1:45PM – … [Read more...] about Free Kids 90-Second Newbery Film Festival

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Discount tickets to Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

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Discount tickets to Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier. Admission to Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier (Up to 48% Off). As always read all the terms and conditions before purchasing. Regular Winter WonderFest hours and prices. When: December 6-January 12, 2020, opening at 10am daily-closing times vary … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free New Years Eve Fireworks on Chicago River CANCELLED

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Free New Years Eve Fireworks on Chicago River. ALL FIREWORKS ARE CANCELLED in 2020. Navy Pier's Fireworks Where to take out on New Years Eve in Chicago Chicago New Year’s Eve Celebration Contact Information: (312) 204-7269 or info@nyeblast.com.  Fireworks will go off from Franklin Street … [Read more...] about Free New Years Eve Fireworks on Chicago River CANCELLED

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Free New Years Eve Fireworks Navy Pier CANCELLED

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Free New Years Eve Fireworks Navy Pier. ALL FIREWORKS ARE CANCELLED in 2020. Free fireworks on Chicago Riverwalk Where to take out on New Years Eve in Chicago When: December 31, 2019, (January 1, 2020) 12:00AM-12:15AM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, 312-595-5155.  For updates … [Read more...] about Free New Years Eve Fireworks Navy Pier CANCELLED

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Bears in Pedway this winter

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Bears in Pedway this winter When: December 20-March 21, 2020 Where:  Pedway outside Macy's, Thompson Center Lower Level and Daley Center Concourse. In celebration of winter and to draw attention to the Pedway, Chicago Loop Alliance’s “Massimals in the Loop” art installation will be on … [Read more...] about Bears in Pedway this winter

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Metra Holiday Deals

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Metra Holiday Deals Special Holiday Passes Metra will offer special holiday passes available for unlimited travel December 24-25, 2019 and January 1, 2020. The December 24-25 pass will cost $10 for unlimited rides and a $5 unlimited ride pass will be available for travel January 1. The regular $10 … [Read more...] about Metra Holiday Deals

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Happy Holidays Chicago

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Morton Arboretum Free Day Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Morton Arboretum Free Day Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Morton Arboretum has three free days a year Arbor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Thanksgiving and Christmas all the buildings are closed and of course it can be cold. On Arbor Day everything is open. It's a very busy day. The arboretum … [Read more...] about Morton Arboretum Free Day Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Free and cheap things to do with kids on Winter Break in Chicago

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Free and cheap things to do with kids on Winter Break in Chicago.  Most Chicago museums don't offer free days when kids are off school (Shame!) so I've searched everywhere and here's what I've come up with.  All locations and events are free unless otherwise stated. When:  December 23-January 3, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with kids on Winter Break in Chicago

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Christmas Dining in Chicago

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Christmas Dining in Chicago. Ditch the cooking and eat out at one of these somewhat reasonably priced options offering either their regular menu, prix fixe or both.  Generally all full-service hotels have a restaurant open on Christmas.  At this time no restaurants have their Christmas menus … [Read more...] about Christmas Dining in Chicago

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Chicago French Market Anniversary Celebration

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Chicago French Market Anniversary Celebration When: December 16-21, 2019 Where: 131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago French Market all week long. Daily specials abd drawing prizes on pdf here Klay Oven … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market Anniversary Celebration

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